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The Weeknd
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Real Name: Abel Tesfaye
Aliases: the Noise, Kin Kane, Diapers
BIO
The Weeknd began his recording career in 2009 by anonymously releasing music on YouTube.I n 2012, The Weeknd signed with Republic Records in a joint venture with his own company, imprint XO, now known as XO Records. Initially co-signed by Drake, The Weeknd is now also one of few Canadian artists to have made a smooth transition into the American music industry. Thanks to popular singles and features like “Earned It,” “Crew Love” featuring Drake, “Blinding Lights,” and more, The Weeknd continues to be a fixture on the music charts.
PROPS
- The Weeknd is a best-selling artist, being one of the most-streamed on Spotify with over 70 Million monthly listeners.
- His single "Earned It" was featured on the soundtrack to the film Fifty Shades of Grey and won the Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 88th Academy Awards.
- After being presented with a Bikila Award for Professional Excellence in 2014, Tesfaye donated $50,000 to the University of Toronto to fund a new course on Ge'ez, the classic language of Ethiopia
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Top The Weeknd Questions
The Weeknd broke out on Billboard as a feature on Drake’s “Crew Love.”
He’s collabed with Drake, Future, Lana Del Ray and more.
The Weeknd has sold Over 75 million records.
His best selling album is After Hours.
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The Weeknd
Real name: Abel Tesfaye
Aliases: the Noise, Kin Kane, Diapers
The Weeknd Tops Billboard 200 With 'After Hours' & Hot 100 With 'Blinding Lights'
News | Mar 30, 2020, 11:55 AM PDT
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Reviews | Mar 28, 2020, 8:41 AM PDT
The Weeknd Drops 'After Hours' Deluxe Edition Featuring Lil Uzi Vert & More
News | Mar 23, 2020, 11:34 AM PDT
The Weeknd Drops 'After Hours' Album
News | Mar 19, 2020, 9:00 PM PDT
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The Weeknd Unveils 'After Hours' Album Tracklist
News | Mar 17, 2020, 12:27 PM PDT
The Weeknd Performs 'Blinding Lights' & 'Scared To Live' On 'Saturday Night Live'
News | Mar 8, 2020, 2:01 PM PDT
Best R&B Songs of February 2020
Editorials | Feb 29, 2020, 12:55 PM PST
Kendrick Lamar & The Weeknd Sued For Allegedly Jacking 'Pray For Me' From Rock Band
News | Feb 24, 2020, 3:57 PM PST
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The Weeknd Unveils New Album Title
News | Feb 13, 2020, 7:52 PM PST
The Weeknd To Perform On 'SNL' As New Singles Go Platinum
News | Feb 8, 2020, 11:27 AM PST
